Fair Game 306 - Jim Ward, Pasco County Fair

Fair Game 306 - Jim Ward, Pasco County Fair

Jim Ward is on the board of the Pasco County Fair and is the immediate past president of the Florida Federation of Fairs & Livestock Shows. Jim’s year as president was marred by the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to show the Federation’s support of its member fairs, Jim along with Federation director Dan West, visited 28 fairs, traveling more than 6,000 miles in the process. We talk about all of that and more on today’s episode.

Fair Game 305 - Ron Diamond, Diamond Entertainment

Fair Game 305 - Ron Diamond, Diamond Entertainment

Ron Diamond has over 30 years of entertaining experience in the fair and festival industry. His focus on building strong relationships and delivering high production quality has made him an industry favorite. Between his magic shows, hypnosis shows and incredible A/V stage production, Ron Diamond has delivered for fairs all across America.

Fair Game 304 - Mallory Hines, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Fair Game 304 - Mallory Hines, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Mallory Hines joins us from the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo where she overseas entertainment and exhibits. Their event took place in 2020 just prior to the world shutting down. We talk about that plus how they adjusted for their 2021 event.

Fair Game 302 - Rick Frenette, Fair Advantage

Fair Game 302 - Rick Frenette, Fair Advantage

Rick Frenette has been involved in the fair industry since he was a kid. With over 30 years of management experience in the industry, Rick launched his consulting company, Fair Advantage. The company supports clients with all manner of project from contract negotiations to midway presentation, ticketing, entertainment and more.

Fair Game 299 - Suzanne Holcomb, Hillsborough County Fair

Fair Game 299 - Suzanne Holcomb, Hillsborough County Fair

It was going to be her coming out year as the new fair manager for the Hillsborough County Fair in Florida but 2020 had other plans. Today we talk with Suzanne Holcomb about the frustrations she faced plus her new dates and high hopes for 2021. All that and more!